UPBEAT – the European Showcase Platform for World Music is a growing network of festivals founded in 2022. The platform, co-funded by the European Union and coordinated by Hangvető supports European world musicians, festivals and professionals, with a focus on sustainability and talent discovery. We are a support system for the most prominent and promising European showcase festivals. We shape the future of the European music industry by supporting new talent, music in original language, and by facilitating stronger connections between local professionals. We also support sustainable developments. Our quest is to ensure a thriving and forward thinking world music scene in Europe, with a wide artistic and social impact, for the benefit of artists, festivals and audiences alike.